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Begarly Family History

Begarly Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Early, Beharry, Beary, Beverly, Hegarty, Baggarly, Benally, Begay

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Where is the Begarly family from?

You can see how Begarly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Begarly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Begarly families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Begarly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Begarly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Begarly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Begarly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Begarly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Begarly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begarly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Begarly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Begarly. For the veterans among your Begarly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begarly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Begarly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Begarly in 1974 was 90, and 64 in 2002.

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